Family violence organisations and websites

National and international links

The Interdisciplinary Trauma Research Unit staff and students research the human experience of trauma. They define trauma as physical, psychological or cultural experiences that are extremely negative, uncontrollable, out of the ordinary.

This site is a focus for promoting the wellbeing and safety of children and supporting positive parenting. Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children is part of a network of agencies aiming to build an environment where child abuse is not tolerated.

Medical Sexual Assault Clinicians Aotearoa (MEDSAC) is the New Zealand expert body in sexual assault/abuse medicine, whose purpose is to improve the wellbeing of all people affected by sexual assault or abuse. It consists of health care professionals with clinical experience in many disciplines, including nursing, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and sexual health care.

ACC offers fully-funded and immediate support and treatment – including support for your family and whānau. It doesn’t matter if it happened recently or a long time ago, there’s support available when you’re ready.

The It’s Not OK campaign is part of a community-wide movement led by individuals and organisations throughout New Zealand who are working together to help prevent family violence. It will provide information, resources and support to create a society that says family violence is never ok.

The aims and objectives of the society are to stimulate interest in and to promote the scientific study of child health and paediatrics in New Zealand, and to engage in all activities which, in the opinion of the Society, may be necessary from time to time in the interests of child health, and to engage in activities which promote the welfare of New Zealand children.

Shine* is a national organisation offering a free helpline, training and consultancy throughout New Zealand and is now the largest single family violence prevention service in New Zealand with a focus on keeping people safe in their own home.

The White Ribbon campaign in New Zealand is a meld of the White Ribbon Day movement in Canada and the United Nations International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, which is celebrated on 25th November each year, when people wear a white ribbon to show they do not condone violence towards women.
The campaign, which now takes place during the whole month of November, is driven by a campaign team and community groups in towns and cities throughout NZ.

Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety is a national resource that delivers relevant and translatable research evidence which drives policy and practice leading to a reduction in the levels of violence against women and their children. (Previously known as: Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse)

Futures Without Violence is a US-based organisation that works to prevent violence in the home and community by providing programs, policies and campaigns that empower individuals and organisations working to end violence against women and children around the world.